CHTA Education Foundation accepting scholarship applications from Antigua & Barbuda tourism & hospitality students

Antigua & Barbuda students and industry professionals are encouraged to apply for a scholarship from the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) so they can pursue higher education or professional development in the tourism and hospitality field. Scholarships are awarded with support from CHTAEF sponsors including Virgin Holidays, Interval International, FirstCaribbean International Bank, Johnson & Wales University and Florida International University.
CHTAEF is accepting applications for its scholarship program until March 30, 2015 at 5 pm Eastern Caribbean Time. Applications are available in English and Spanish via: http://caribbeanhotelandtourism.com/CHTAEFapplication.php or by contacting Neil Forrester, General Manager, Antigua Hotels & Tourist Association, neil@antiguahotels.org or 462-0374. Applications must be submitted with the approval of the Antigua Hotels & Tourist Association in order to be considered.
Scholarships are awarded for study at any approved college or university including, but not limited to, the University of West Indies and local community colleges throughout the Caribbean.
Scholarship recipients will be advised of their approval status and, if accepted, the amount of their award, no earlier than May 25, 2015.
“We encourage all of our hospitality students and professionals to apply for scholarships offered by the CHTA Education Foundation,” said Neil Forrester. “The tourism industry is a vital economic resource for our country and these scholarships present an opportunity for motivated individuals to pursue higher education and career training regardless of financial need,” he added.
“Education and training are essential in order to be successful in any work field and through our scholarship program, CHTAEF is offering students and professionals financial assistance to pursue their careers in the hospitality and tourism industry,” said Richard S. Kahn, chairman of CHTAEF. “Since 1987, we have awarded approximately US$2 million in scholarships and grants to applicants and we have observed many successful scholarship recipients build exemplary careers in the tourism and hospitality industry,” said Kahn.
In 2014, CHTAEF awarded US$136,308 in scholarships to 29 Caribbean nationals pursuing a higher education or professional development in hospitality and tourism after receiving more than 60 applications.
CHTAEF awards worthy Caribbean nationals who demonstrate a strong commitment to the hospitality and tourism industry with scholarship money to enhance or further their expertise. This includes academic tuition scholarships, short-course professional development tuition scholarships, work experience placement opportunities, and grants for tourism and hospitality teachers for furthering their education or to gain industry work experience.
Contact foundation@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com or call 571-436-4386 for more information.
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